R&D Product Launch Lead – Hybrid

Pulsejobs; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Pulsejobs in Elgin, IL, is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee the full lifecycle of new product commercialization projects, from concept to launch, with a strong focus on R&D-based initiatives.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to manage multiple large projects with cross-functional teams, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget. Hybrid work in Elgin with collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering or related field.
• PMP certification a plus but not required.
• 6+ years of project management experience in product commercialization.
• Experience leading a cross-functional team of ten or more.
• Strong understanding of product development and operational processes.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage R&D and commercialization projects to deliver on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage multiple large product launch projects with multiple SKUs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with R&D, operations, engineering, QA, regulatory, marketing, sales, and supply chain.
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks and issues as they arise.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Pulsejobs in Elgin, IL, is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee the full lifecycle of new product commercialization projects, from concept to launch, with a strong focus on R&D-based initiatives.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to manage multiple large projects with cross-functional teams, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget. Hybrid work in Elgin with collaboration across departments.